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On the recordApril 28, 2021
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate recess until 8:25 p.m. today, and upon reconvening, proceed as a body to the Hall of the House of Representatives for the joint session of Congress provided under the provisions of H. Con. Res. 30; and that upon the dissolution of the joint session, the Senate adjourn until 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 29, 2021; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, and the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, and morning business be closed; and that upon the conclusion of morning business, the Senate resume consideration of Calendar No. 34, S. 914, Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021, as provided under the previous order. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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